Xavi: Busquets is the best player in the same position, Andrain Torres has made a full recovery

Live bar January 19 news On January 21, 04:30 Beijing time, the eighth quarter-final of the Spanish Copa del Rey, Barca will play away against Athletic Bilbao, Xavi was interviewed before the game, he said: Busquets is the best player in the same position, Ferran Torres has fully recovered.

About the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with Bilbao

Bilbao is a very strong opponent, their coach does a very good job and Marcelino is one of the best in Spanish football. It will be difficult for us to have the ball against Athletic Bilbao, but we also have to pay special attention to the control of players such as Raul Garcia, and it is not for us to play this game in the draw.

About Busquets' mistake in the West Super Cup has led to attacks on social media

When the team doesn't win the game, the outside world criticizes us. Busquets is an important player who knows he made a mistake. All of us have to improve so that the team can perform as well as possible. Busquets is a big part of our team and he's the best player in the world for that position. There's always criticism and argument at Barca, which is normal and we have to put up this pressure every day. In 2010 in the Spanish national team Busquets was also criticized, but in the end we won the world championship. Busquets is essential, you have to grit your teeth when you get stuck, and I don't know what else you can do to get out of it than to keep working hard.

About the use of Fati

It will depend on the players we have available and Fati can play as a winger or a centre-forward. We also have to pay attention to his physical condition, because we must be careful not to lose him again. Fati has the ability to do something in every game and Fati is almost 100% recovered, which is very good.

About the Spanish national team will train in Catalonia after many years

That's good for me, I've had it twice as a player, the last time in 2004.

About the forwards available to Barca in the match against Bilbao

We'll make a decision tomorrow and Depay is a little uncomfortable, Fati, Utegra, Ferran Torres can all play.

On the integration of Ferran Torres into the team

Ferran Torres has done a good job and perhaps he lacks the rhythm of the game for the time being. Ferran Torres has been very positive this week, he has fully recovered from injury and tomorrow's game will be important for him.

Are you an optimist?

I've always been optimistic, we survived the outbreak of the epidemic in the team some time ago, and now I'm more optimistic. We have to improve the team's performance, we have to do a lot of things like be more decisive on the counter-attack, but I see the team improving every day and I feel good.

About returning to the San Mamés Stadium to play the game

I have a great relationship with Bilbao and I admire this club very much. The San Mamés Stadium is special and the atmosphere of playing there is very nice.

About the renewal of Araujo's contract

Renewing the contract with Araujo is a top priority for Barca, he is an important piece of the team's puzzle and I hope to reach an agreement that Araujo will be an important player for Barca now and in the future.

About Pedri

Pedri has recovered 100% and both he and Fati are very important players for Barca.

About Brycewirt

Tomorrow we'll see, Brace witt can have playing time, he's very professional and shortens the time it takes for him to come back.

About the rules in the barca dressing room now

Respect, attitude, work, effort, unity, this is the core value we advocate, it is a matter of order, there is nothing to say, no one can complain about values.

About what you want from the striker

Good judgment is key, the frontcourt players have to reduce the chances of the opponent playing counter-attack, we have to know when to attack, when to control the rhythm or have more pauses, starting from a quarter of the field close to the opponent's goal, we have to be more safe when controlling the ball.

Regarding Alves, did he only play at Barca until the end of the season?

It will be a matter of performance, Alves has done well after he can play for Barca this year, he is a very important player and Alves will at least stick to it until the end of the season.

Do players have the pressure of a World Cup year

The World Cup is almost a year away and the players are not going to think about this now, I don't think they will be distracted by it, they are now focused on their daily work.

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